College Roundup - May 20, 2010
What the #?*!. College students fined for dropping the F-Bomb. (
Inside Higher
Ed)
Recent test results show that 69% of Utah fourth graders are not reading at a proficient level. Don't these kids have mother'S'? (
Desert News)
Thinking of taking a break between high school and college? Here are some questions to ask before considering a gap year. (
US News and World Report)
How important are extra-curricular activities to your college application? Believe it or not, colleges DON'T want well rounded students! (
Helium)
College professor jailed for organizing wife-swap parties. Apparently lessons in sharing should be reserved solely for Kindergarten. (
The Times of India)
There's a new type of drug abuse on campuses. Ritalin and Adderall are being used by 50-60% of college students to improve grades. (
KevinMD)
Some of this years college graduation ceremonies turned out to be particularly 'engaging'... when valedictorians popped the question during their speeches. (
Washington Post)
High school stripper entertained classmates... and put his assistant principal in the 'hot seat.' (
Huffington Post)
Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? A 94 year old Californian woman earned her college degree! (
NECN)
Colleges aren't handing out Visa cards, but that doesn't stop them from
being stingy with credit. Many elite colleges are not awarding credit
for AP courses taken in high school. (
Daily
Camera)